On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an...

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On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) is the vessel required to maintain onboard?

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Question 1 of 27070

On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) is the vessel required to maintain onboard?

🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS II-2 Regulation 10 (Fire safety: fire fighting), especially the paragraph dealing with international shore connection requirements • How gross tonnage (GT) and voyage type (international) affect fire-fighting equipment requirements • Purpose and use of the international shore connection flange for external fire main supply

💭 Think About

• First, recall what an international shore connection is used for and why SOLAS requires it; does the regulation specify a fixed number per ship, or does it vary by size or voyage? • Consider whether very large ships (like 125,000 GT) are treated differently in SOLAS for this requirement than smaller ships, or whether the requirement is a minimum standard that applies to all seagoing ships on international voyages. • Think about where shore connections might practically be used on a large ship—does SOLAS require one for the vessel as a whole, or one for each side / station?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in SOLAS Chapter II-2, Reg. 10 the exact wording: look for phrases like "at least" and note the number tied to international shore connection. • Confirm whether the regulation mentions "one on board", "one on each side", or a specific count regardless of ship size. • Make sure you are not confusing the requirement for hydrants, hoses, and nozzles with the separate requirement for international shore connection flanges.